Multiple use fishing assembly

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a multiple use fishing assembly. This assembly includes a fishing rod holding unit capable of holding at least one fishing rod. This fishing rod holding unit is designed and configured to have various components removably secured thereto. One component is a removable outrigger assembly. When attached the fishing assembly of the present invention will be a combined fishing rod holding unit and outrigger. If the outrigger is not desired, then the user can remove the outrigger and optionally can removably secure an additional fishing rod holding apparatus. Such a configuration enables the user to select his desired fishing option. Consequently providing an apparatus that can successfully be used for trolling, kite, drift and bottom fishing.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates generally to a multiple use fishingassembly, and more particularly, to a fishing assembly that enables theuse of a combined outrigger and fishing rod holding if desired or theoption of a multiple rod holding device. Such a configuration for themultiple use fishing assembly provides an apparatus with a multitude ofpossibilities for fishing rod positions as well as the option ofutilizing an outrigger for inherently enhancing and increasing theefficiency of fishing by providing the user a plurality of options.

2. Description of the Prior Art

Fishing is a sport that is easily enjoyed by millions of people, ofages, through out the world. Many products have been increasing thepleasure and effectiveness of fishing. Known products include fishingrod holders that can be attached to a boat, pier or the like. Thesedevices allow the user to use a multiplicity of rods at a singular time.Though these devices are efficient, they can have some shortcomings. Forexample, when using several in close proximity, the lines of the rodscan be tangled, causing a time consuming and exhausting occurrence.

To avoid tanglements, outriggers have been developed. Outriggers aregenerally utilized for commercial fishing. The purpose of outriggers isto allow for a multiplicity of lines to be extended out and away fromother lines as well from the boat. Though outriggers can preventtanglements, they can be costly and not readily available for theaverage fisherman.

As evidenced, various fishing rod holding assemblies as well asoutriggers are well known to the prior art. Numerous devices are out onthe market in a variety of forms and configurations so as to provide theconsumer various options for adapting a rod holder assembly to suittheir particular needs.

However, the current rod holders' assemblies on the market are limitedin their scope and use. Accordingly, it can be seen that there exists aneed for device that successfully combines a multiple fishing rodholding device in combination with an outrigger. Such an apparatusshould be versatile, compact in size, light in weight and simple inconstruction so as to provide a device, which is successful, and caneasily be used by any individual regardless of age, physical ability ordexterity.

Such a device is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 6,557,481 B1 issued toSchweid. In this patent there is disclosed a combined outrigger and asingular fishing rod holder. The present invention develops on theconcept of the combined outrigger and fishing rod holder by providing anassembly that increases fishing capabilities, while being versatile inuse and durable in operation.

As will be seen, the present invention achieves its intended purposes,objectives and advantages by accomplishing the needs as identifiedabove, through a new, useful and unobvious combination of componentelements, which are simple to use, with the utilization of a minimumnumber of functioning parts, at a reasonable cost to manufacture,assemble, test and by employing only readily available material.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a unique multiple use fishing assembly. Thisunique assembly includes a fishing rod holding unit capable of holdingat least one fishing rod. This fishing rod holding unit is designed andconfigured to have various components removably secured thereto. Onecomponent is a removable outrigger assembly. When attached the fishingassembly of the present invention will be a combined fishing rod holdingunit and outrigger.

If the outrigger is not desired, then the user can remove the outriggerand optionally can removably secure an additional fishing rod holdingapparatus. Such a configuration enables the user to select his desiredfishing option. Consequently providing an apparatus that cansuccessfully be used for trolling, kite, drift and bottom fishing.

To provide such apparatus, the present invention includes a firstcomponent, known as the fishing rod holding unit, a second component,known as the outrigger, and a third component, known as an additionalfishing rod holding assembly. The second and third components aredesigned and configured to be removably secured to the first component.The unique formation of the first component is such that it can be usedalone or optionally can be used with the second or third component.

As such the first component or fishing rod holding unit includes a baseportion for enabling the apparatus to be removably secured to a flushmounted rod holder commonly located on the gunnel of a boat. The flushmounted rod holders are conventional in boats and are basicallycylindrical openings intended to receive conventional fishing rods.Thereby, the base portion provides for the apparatus of the presentinvention to include an universal means for mounting to a conventionalboat.

Enhancing the first component, the fishing rod holding unit includes atleast one rod holder. Each rod holder is designed and configured to beslideably attached to the base portion. This arrangement will providethe user the option of providing the rod holder(s) to be close to theinside or outside of the boat gunnels. In addition, the angle of theholder(s) can be altered as well.

The second component, or outrigger, includes a boom having a slideablecollar located thereon. To receive the desired fishing line, the collarincludes a spring-loaded clip. Intrinsically allowing for the clip toreceive the desired fishing line and permitting the user to slide theline via the collar to the desire location along the boom. Increasingthe versatility, this boom can be adjusted angularly (left to right).Such a configuration is ideally suited for drift or bottom fishing.

If the outrigger is not desired, then the third component can be securedto the base. Being a fishing rod holder, this third component willinnately increase the number of rods that the boat can hold. This thirdcomponent is optional and it is to be understood that this feature canbe added as desired by the user.

Accordingly, it is the primary object of the present invention toprovide for a multiple use fishing assembly that includes at least onefishing rod holding assembly and a removable outrigger attached thereto.

Another object of the present invention is to provide for a multiple usefishing assembly that will increase the efficiency of fishing toinherently provide for a more enjoyable fishing experience.

Still another object of the present invention is to provide for amultiple use fishing assembly that is versatile in use so as to allowthe user several options for permitting different types of fishingmethods to be deployed, such as, but not limited to trolling, kite,drift, bottom fishing or the like.

Still a further object of the present invention, to be specificallyenumerated herein, is to provide a multiple use fishing assembly inaccordance with the preceding objects and which will conform toconventional forms of manufacture, be of simple construction and easy touse so as to provide a device that would be economically feasible, longlasting and relatively trouble free in operation.

Although there has been many fishing rod holding assemblies, outriggersand even combined outriggers and fishing rod holders, the presentinvention advances on their scope by providing a device that is simplein design, compact in size, low operating cost, ease of installation andmaintainability, and minimal amount of training to successfully employthe invention.

The foregoing has outlined some of the more pertinent objects of theinvention. These objects should be construed to be merely illustrativeof some of the more prominent features and application of the intendedinvention. Many other beneficial results can be obtained by applying thedisclosed invention in a different manner or modifying the inventionwithin the scope of the disclosure. Accordingly, a fuller understandingof the invention may be had by referring to the detailed description ofthe preferred embodiments in addition to the scope of the inventiontaken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWING

Similar reference numerals refer to similar parts throughout the severalviews of the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a rear perspective view of the multiple use fishing assemblyof the present invention having the second component known as theoutrigger, secured to the first component, known as the fishing rodholding unit.

FIG. 2 a is a side perspective view of the base for first component orfishing rod holding unit of the multiple use fishing assembly of thepresent invention.

FIG. 2 b is a side planar view of the base for first component orfishing rod holding unit of the multiple use fishing assembly of thepresent invention illustrating a first embodiment for the lower end ofthe base.

FIG. 2 c is a side planar view of the base for first component orfishing rod holding unit of the multiple use fishing assembly of thepresent invention illustrating a second embodiment for the lower end ofthe base.

FIG. 3 a is an exploded view of the fishing rod holding member prior tosecurement to the base of the multiple use fishing assembly of thepresent invention.

FIG. 3 b is an front planar view the fishing rod holding member aftersecurement to the base of the multiple use fishing assembly of thepresent invention.

FIG. 3 c is an enlarged view of the fishing rod holding member used inthe multiple use fishing assembly of the present invention.

FIG. 4 a is a front view of the first embodiment of the tower used withthe first component, the fishing rod holding unit used in the multipleuse fishing assembly of the present invention.

FIG. 4 b is a front view of the second embodiment of the tower used withthe first component, the fishing rod holding unit used in the multipleuse fishing assembly of the present invention.

FIG. 4 c is a front view of an alternative embodiment of the tower usedwith the first component, the fishing rod holding unit used in themultiple use fishing assembly of the present invention.

FIG. 5 a is an exploded view of the second component, known as theoutrigger, used in the multiple use fishing assembly of the presentinvention.

FIG. 5 b is a side view of the assembled second component, know as theoutrigger, used in the multiple use fishing assembly of the presentinvention.

FIG. 6 a is a rear view of the third component, known as the additionalfishing rod holding of the multiple use fishing assembly of the presentinvention.

FIG. 6 b is a side view of the third component, known as the additionalfishing rod holding of the multiple use fishing assembly of the presentinvention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As illustrated in FIGS. 1-6 b, the present invention is a multiple usefishing assembly 10. This assembly 10 includes a first component 12known as the fishing rod holding unit. This fishing rod holding unit 12is designed and configured to have various components removably securedthereto. One component is a removable outrigger assembly while anothercomponent is a removable fishing rod holder. The second and thirdcomponents are optional features that are meant to enhance the fishingexperience. Thereby providing for the first component to be usedindependently from the second and third components.

In essence, the present invention is a fishing assembly having fishingrod holding units that are adapted to maintain fishing poles. The use ofthe present invention allows the user versatility by rendering thefishing rod holding units to be altered angularly and horizontally,inherently altering the displacement of the fishing rods. If desiredthere is also the option of having an outrigger attached thereto. Thisoutrigger is the second component. If that is not desired, then the usercan increase his fishing capabilities by adding the third component orthe additional fishing rod holder. Regardless of which components areutilized, the present invention will allow versatility and increaseenjoyability by allowing the user the various options. This will providefor a unit that is ideally suited for trolling, kite, drift, and/orbottom fishing or the like. Inherently, providing the user flexibilityduring the use of the unit.

To enable such a configuration, as seen in FIGS. 1-3 b, the fishing rodholding unit 12 includes a base 14. The base 14 includes an upperportion 16 a and a lower portion 16 b. Secured to the upper portion 16 ais at least one sleeve 18. In the preferred embodiment, and as isillustrated in the drawings, there is located two sleeves. The number ofsleeves determines the number of fishing rod holding units that can beattached thereto. The use of two sleeves is ideal when fishing on aboat. As seen in FIG. 1, one rod can be located interiorly on the boat,while the second rod can be located exteriorly of the boat. Extendinghorizontally through each sleeve is a channel 20.

The sleeves 18 are designed and configured to slideable receive thefishing rod holding unit that is shown in FIGS. 3 a, 3 b and 3 c. FIG. 3c illustrates this unit in detail. As seen in the figures, there isshown a tubular member 22. The tubular member includes outer ends,illustrated, but not labeled.

One end of the tubular member is to be received within the sleeve, asshown in FIGS. 1, 3 a and 3 b. This will allow for the tubular member tobe slideably located within the sleeve. The second end includes afishing rod holding member 24. As seen in the drawings, the fishing rodholding member 24 is an elongated hollow column having an enclosedbottom and open top. The structure of the column is such that it willadequately and successfully receive a conventional fishing rod. It'sdesign can be altered so as to accepted and maintain any type or styleof conventional fishing rods.

Located circumferencially around the second end of each tubular memberis a plurality of apertures 26. In the preferred embodiment, theapertures are located 30 degrees apart. It is noted that the number andlocation of the holes are to optimized and simplify the fishing processwhile providing the angular rotation of the fishing rod holding member24. The channel 20 and apertures 26 are constructed such as to receive aconventional locking member, illustrated, but not labeled. Therebyproviding for a rotational adjustment means for the fishing rod holdingmember 24. Such a rotational adjustment means will enable the user toplace their fishing pole in the desired angular position. In addition,the action of the tubular member sliding through each sleeve alsoenhances the present invention by allowing the user to slide the fishingrod holding member 24 to a desired position with respect to the side orgunnel of the boat B (the boat being partially shown in FIG. 1). Thiswill yield a unique multiple use fishing assembly 10 that offers aplurality of options for the user. Thus, creating a device that willinherently increase the pleasure and success of fishing.

Thus, in order to assembly the unit, the tubular member 22 of thefishing rod holding unit is slideably inserted into the sleeve 18 of thebase 12. Once at the desired horizontal location is achieved the userrotates the fishing rod holding member 24 to its desired position. Thelocking member, illustrated, but not labeled is inserted through thechannel 20 and into an aperture 26 to locked the fishing rod holdingunit 24 in a secured and desired position. This configuration will allowthe user to adjust each rod independently and separately. Thus, as seenassembled in FIG. 3 b, one rod is perpendicular to the base while thesecond rod is angularly secured thereto.

Extending downwardly from the base 14 of the fishing rod holding unit 12is the lower portion 16 b. The lower portion comprises a firstembodiment and a second a second embodiment. The first embodiment isshown in FIG. 2 a. As seen in this drawing the lower portion is asingular member having an upper end and a lower end. The upper end beingsecured to the base 14. The lower end 28 being designed to include anextension member angularly attached thereto. This angular attachment isspecific to the flush mounted rod holders H (illustrated in FIG. 1 viathe partially shown boat), and is conventionally known in the art. Thiswill provide for the lower portion and the extension to be a singularmember and not removable. In this configuration the lower end 28 isdesigned and configured to be received in the flush mounted rod holdersof a boat. Thus in this configuration, the lower end includes anelongated shaft and the lower end 28 that is angularly disposed withrespect to the elongated shaft.

Alternatively, and as seen in FIGS. 2 c, 3 a, 3 b, 4 a and 4 b, thelower end of the lower portion 16 b can be adapted to receive towermembers 30 a and 30 b, in FIG. 3 b. Towers members would be advantageousin the present invention and serves two purposes. The first purpose ofthe tower is to alter the height between the base and the boat. Anotherpurpose of the tower is to adjust the position of the fishing poles byrotating the base with respect to the towers. The tower will remain fix,while the base can be rotated.

To enable such a configuration and to accept the towers, lower portion16 b of the base is altered in design. This alteration is shown in FIG.2 c and partially shown in FIGS. 4 a and 4 b. As seen the lower endincludes a cylindrical member extending downwardly, illustrated but notlabeled. Secured to this member is a protruding member 36. Theprotruding member 36 includes an aperture 38. O-rings 40 can be locatedabove and below the aperture 38. The protruding member 36 is adapted toreceived with the towers.

The tower as seen in FIGS. 4 a and 4 b are substantially the same exceptfor its height. As seen in the drawings, the first tower 30 a beingsubstantially taller than the second tower 30 b. The towers have matingportions to receive and mate with protruding member 36. Each tower 30 aand 30 b, as seen in the drawings include a top end and a lower end.Located at the top of the tower and extending circumferencially throughis a slot 34. The slot extending 90 degrees to 235 degrees, butpreferably 190 degrees. The lower end can include two embodiments. Inthe first embodiment, as shown, an aperture 32 a extends therethrough.

Thus, to use this tower 30 a or 30 b, the user inserts the protrudingmember 36 into the open top end. Aligning the aperture 38 to the desiredangular position of the slot 34, a conventional pin or the lockingdevice is inserted therein to lock the base to the tower.

As seen in FIGS. 4 a and 4 b, an angular member 42 is provided that isdesigned to be received in the fishing rod holder of a boat and to beremovably secured to the lower end of the tower. This angular memberextends rearwardly from the aperture 32 a of the lower end of the tower.The angular member includes an upward flange member 44 having anaperture 32 b located therein. This flange member 44 is received in thelower end of the tower. Once located therein, the aperture 32 a of thetower and the aperture 32 b of the angular member are aligned. Oncealigned, a conventional locking pin is inserted therein. This will lockthe tower to the angular member 42. Thus allowing the device to beplaced in a conventional fishing rod holding unit located on a boat.Thereby the user can choose between a tower of high height, using thetower shown in FIG. 4 a, medium height, using the tower shown in FIG. 4b or lower height, merely using the angular member 42. The use of thetowers inherently alters the height of the fishing poles, while the slot34 of the tower allows the base to swivel to a desired location. Thiswill allow the fisherman more options for doing a fishing expedition. Inthe preferred embodiment, the height of the first tower is between threeinches to ten inches in height. The second tower, in the preferredembodiment being between one inch to four inches in height.

This angular member 40, as seen in FIG. 4 c can be integral with thetower. This will eliminate the use of additional locking pins. Therebyproviding for the tower and angular member to be a singular entity.

Optionally, and as seen in the drawings the base can include arearwardly extending member 46. Secured upwardly from this extendingmember 46 is a flange 48. This flange 48 is designed and configured toremovably receive the second component, the outrigger, or optionally,the third component, the additional fishing rod holder. As such, thisflange includes an attaching means. The attaching means includes aplurality of openings 50 a, radially disposed along the flange 48. Acentral opening 50 b is also located on the flange 48. The openings aredisposed in a semi-circular configuration. This will enable the firstand second components to be secured at the desired angular position.Being disposed in a semi-circular position is also advantageous becausethe user can extend the first component, the outrigger from the left orright of the boat without having to remove the assembly of the presentinvention to the other side or location of the boat. The flange 48 canfurther include a threaded opening or openings 52. This threaded openingwill permit for an eyelet or the like to be secured thereto. Thus,allowing for a leash or the like to be secured to the eyelet. In thepreferred embodiment at least two threaded apertures are provided.

The second component of the present invention s shown attached to thefirst component in FIG. 1. The second component or outrigger 54 is shownin additional details in FIGS. 5 a and 5 b. As seen in the drawings, theoutrigger or second component 54 includes an inner portion 56 a, amiddle portion or boom 56 b, and an outer portion 56 c. The innerportion 56 a includes the attaching means for attaching the outrigger 54to the flange 48.

Included on the inner portion is a first end 58 a and a second end 58 b.Housed at the first end 58 a is a pulley wheel 60 a. Located at thesecond end 58 b is a pair of parallel disposed prong members. Theinherent opening formed from the parallel prong members will receive theflange 48 of the base 12 from the first component. The pair of parallelprong members includes the attaching means. As seen, extending throughthe lower tip of the prong members is a first opening 62 a. This firstopening is adapted to align with the central opening 50 b of the flange48. Once aligned a removably secured pin is inserted therein. Located atthe opposite end of the prong members is a second opening 62 b. Theseopenings are adapted to align with the radially disposed openings of theflange 48. Thus, allowing the outrigger to be at a desirable locatedangularly. Once the desired location is achieved, a second pin isinserted into the openings and secured into place. Preferably, and asseen in the drawings, the pin can be secured to the outrigger. This willprevent the user from losing or dropping the pin when fishing. Thus,when changing the angular position, the second pin is remove, allowingthe outrigger to pivot via the central attaching point.

Housed at the outer portion 56 c is a second pulley wheel 60 b.Slideably located on the middle portion 56 b is a collar 64. Secured tothe collar 64 is a spring-loaded clip 66 adapted to removably receive afishing line. A cable 68 is secured to one end of the collar 64 andextends around the first pulley wheel 60 a, to the second pulley wheel60 b and then is secured to the second end of the collar. This willprovide for a pulley system that allows the collar to move along themiddle portion of the outrigger assembly 54.

Utilizing a collar that is slideably located on a boom or middle portion56 b consequently provides for a unit that is structurally sound andexceptionally durable.

Thus, to secure this second component or outrigger 54, to the firstcomponent or fishing rod holding unit 12, the user aligns the centralopening of the flange 48 with the first opening 62 a of the prongmembers. Once aligned a conventional pin is inserted therein. The userdetermines the angle for the outrigger and aligns the second opening 62b of the prong members with one of the openings of the radicallydisposed openings of the flange. Thus, the outrigger is secured. If theuser wishes to adjust the angular position of the outrigger, he merelyloosens the first pin located within the first opening and centralopening. The second pin is removed completely. This will allow for theoutrigger 54 to pivot about the loosened pin. Once the new desiredlocation is decided, the holes are aligned and the second pin insertedtherein. The first pin is tightened and operation of the assembly 10 ofthe present invention is continued.

To ensure the user from losing or dropping the outrigger into the water,a cable 70 secures the inner end 56 a to the middle end of theoutrigger. As seen in the drawings, conventional means secures the innerportion 56 a to the middle portion 56 b and the middle portion to theouter portion 56 c. This securement is shown as holes and screws, butnot labeled. It is noted that any form of conventional securement can beutilized with the present invention. Cable 70 is secured via theconventional means.

If the outrigger 54 is not desired and the user wishes to increase hisfishing capabilities then the third component 72, the additional fishingrod holder, can be attached to the flange 48. This component is shown inFIGS. 6 a and 6 b. As seen, the third component 72 comprises a basemember 74 and a fishing rod holding unit 76. The base member 74 includestwo openings 78 a and 78 b, vertically disposed. The lower opening 78 bbeing designed to align with the central opening 50 b of the flange. Theupper opening 78 a being designed to align with an opening from theradially disposed openings 50 a of the flange 44.

Once aligned, a conventional pin is inserted therein for locking andsecuring the third component 72 to the first component 12. The fishingrod holding unit 76 comprises an elongated hollow member having an opentop end and an enclosed lower end. The open top end is to receive aconventional rod and the lower end maintains the rod therein.

It is to be understood, by those skill in the art, that the apertures,holes and openings used to receive the various pins can be of anyconventional configuration. Preferably, the apertures, holes andopenings are threaded and are designed to receive threaded pins. Theexception being the pin used for adjusting the angle of the outrigger.This pin is not threaded and is to provide for quick removal andadjustment.

While the invention has been particularly shown and described withreference to an embodiment thereof, it will be understood by thoseskilled in the art that various changes in form and detail may be madewithout departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

1. A multiple use fishing assembly comprising: A first component; saidfirst component including a base; wherein said base comprises an upperportion and a lower portion; said base further comprising a rearwardlyextending member, and a flange extending upwardly from said rearwardlyextending member; at least one fishing rod holding member removablyhorizontally slideably secured to said upper portion of said base via asliding means; said sliding means comprising a sleeve secured to saidupper portion of said base and a tubular member secured to each of saidat least one fishing rod holding member for enabling said sleeve toreceive said tubular member; a locking member removably secured to saidsleeve and said tubular member for locking said sleeve to said tubularmember in a fixed position; an extension member secured to said lowerportion of said base for enabling said extension member to fit into aconventional fishing rod holder of a boat; an outrigger device removablysecured to said rearwardly extending member via a securing means, andwherein said outrigger device includes an outer portion, middle portionand an inner portion, said outer portion and said inner portion eachincluding a pulley wheel, said inner portion being removably secured tosaid flange of said base, a collar having a spring loaded clip thereonbeing slideably located on said middle portion of said outrigger, acable being secured to one end of said collar and extends around saidfirst pulley to said second pulley and secured to a second end of saidcollar to enable said collar to slideably travel on said middle portionof said outrigger.
 2. A multiple use fishing assembly as in claim 1further comprising said tubular member and said sleeve include arotational adjustment means for enabling said tubular member to rotatefreely with respect to said base, said locking member being adapted tosecured said sleeve and said tubular member is a desired angle andhorizontal fixed position.
 3. A multiple use fishing assembly as inclaim 2 wherein said extension member is removably secured to said basevia a removable attaching means, a first tower including a first end anda second end, said first end is designed to be removably secured to saidbase via said attaching means, said second end is designed to beremovably secured to said extension member via said attaching means, asecond tower being shorter in height than said first tower, said secondtower includes a first end and a second end, said first end of saidsecond tower is designed to be removably secured to said base via saidattaching means, said second end of said second tower is designed to beremovably secured to said base via said attaching means, where saidextension, said first tower and said second tower enable a heightalteration for altering height of said fishing assembly.
 4. A multipleuse fishing assembly as in claim 2 wherein said base includes twosleeves, each sleeve being adapted to slideably and rotatably receivesaid tubular member wherein said first component includes two fishingrod holding members each including said tubular member.
 5. A multipleuse fishing assembly as in claim 4 wherein said extension member isremovably secured to said base via a removable attaching means, a firsttower including a first end and a second end, said first end is designedto be removably secured to said base via said attaching means, saidsecond end is designed to be removably secured to said extension membervia said attaching means, a second tower being shorter in height thansaid first tower, said second tower includes a first end and a secondend, said first end of said second tower is designed to be removablysecured to said base via said attaching means, said second end of saidsecond tower is designed to be removably secured to said base via saidattaching means, where said extension, said first tower and said secondtower enable a height alteration for altering height of said fishingassembly.
 6. A multiple use fishing assembly as in claim 5, wherein saidbase can rotate with respect to said first tower or said second towervia a rotational means.
 7. A multiple use fishing assembly as in claim 6wherein at least one threaded opening extends through said rearwardlyextending member, and each threaded opening receives an eyelet.
 8. Amultiple use fishing assembly as in claim 1 wherein at least twoextension members are provided, each extension member being removablysecured to said base via a removable attaching means, said firstextension member including a first cylindrical portion located at a topend and said second extension member including a second cylindricalportion located at a second top end, said first portion beingsubstantially shorter than said second portion, and each extensionmember includes a lower portion extension member to fit into saidconventional fishing rod holder of said boat.
 9. A multiple use fishingassembly as in claim 1 wherein said extension member is removablysecured to said base via a removable attaching means, a first towerincluding a first end and a second end, said first end is designed to beremovably secured to said base via said attaching means, said second endis designed to be removably secured to said extension member via saidattaching means, a second tower being shorter in height than said firsttower, said second tower includes a first end and a second end, saidfirst end of said second tower is designed to be removably secured tosaid base via said attaching means, said second end of said second toweris designed to be removably secured to said base via said attachingmeans, where said extension, said first tower and said second towerenable a height alternation for altering height of said fishingassembly.
 10. A multiple use fishing assembly as in claim 9, whereinsaid base can rotate with respect to said first tower or said secondtower via a rotational means.
 11. A multiple use fishing assembly as inclaim 1 wherein at least one threaded opening extends through saidrearwardly extending member, and each threaded opening receives aneyelet.
 12. A multiple use fishing assembly as in claim 1 wherein saidinner portion is rotationally and removably secured to said base viasaid securing means.
 13. A multiple use fishing assembly as in claim 12wherein said securing means comprises a plurality of openings radiallydisposed along said flange and a central opening located near a lowerarea of said flange and aligned with lowermost holes of said pluralityof openings radially disposed, said inner portion includes a pair ofparallel disposed prong members forming an opening for receiving saidflange member of said base, a first opening extends through saidparallel prong members at one end and a second opening extends throughsaid parallel prong members at a second end and said first opening beingalignable with said central opening of said flange of said base, andsaid plurality of holes being alignable with said second opening, alocking pin removably secured to said first opening and said centralopening, and a second locking pin is removably secured to said secondopening of said inner portion and one opening of said plurality ofopenings radially disposed to enable a user to remove said secondlocking pin for providing rotation displacement with respect to saidcentral opening.
 14. A multiple use fishing assembly as in claim 1wherein a fishing rod holding unit is removably secured to said flangevia an attaching means.
 15. A multiple use fishing assembly as in claim14 wherein said fishing rod holding unit includes a base member, saidbase member includes a first opening and a second opening, said firstopening is vertically aligned with said second opening, said flangeincludes a first aperture and a second aperture vertically aligned, saidfirst opening of said base member being alignable to said first apertureof said flange, said second opening of said base member being alignablewith said second aperture of said flange, a locking device beingremovably secured to each pair of aligned openings, a fishing rod holderbeing secured to said base member for providing said fishing rod holderand said base member forming said fishing rod holding unit.